THEATER
Not a Sonata Series
Bruce Odland | Piano
Lin Esser | Cello
Not a Sonata
30 Oct. 2022 | 3pm
Esser and Odland unveiled their latest endeavor—a series of real-time spontaneous compositions for cello and piano. These Not a Sonatas draw upon Bruce and Lin's individual wealth of creative ideas as well as their enduring musical fellowship.
Collaborators since 1977, these two artists and multi instrumentalists share an impressive history of creative experiences. Their first alliance was a slipper jazz group, performing on an array of ethnically diverse instruments. In the 1980's, they played in multiple punk, New Wave and avant-garde ensembles in Denver's thriving alternative music scene. After moving to New York three decades ago, Odland and Esser's individual artistic interests evolved in complementary directions and they have continued to work together on numerous projects: in film, theater, recording, and now once again in live musical performance.
Not a Sonata: The Equal Night
19 Mar. 2023 | 3pm
In observance of the transitional event; Spring Equinox, pianist Bruce Odland and cellist Lin Esser return to KinoSaito as part of their continuing Not a Sonata performance series.
Enjoying a long standing collaboration since 1977, artists and multi instrumentalists Lin Esser and Bruce Odland share an impressive collection of creative experiences. At present they continue to work together on numerous projects; in film, theater, recording, and here again in live musical performance. Bruce and Lin unveil their latest endeavor as a series of piano and cello recitals the duo called Not a Sonata. Created as real-time spontaneous compositions the Not a Sonata draws upon Bruce and Lin’s own individual wealth of creative ideas as well as an enduring musical fellowship.
Not a Sonata: No. 3
29 Oct. 2023 | 3pm
Audiences enjoyed a long standing collaboration since 1977, artists and multi instrumentalists Lin Esser and Bruce Odland shared an impressive collection of creative experiences. At present they continue to work together on numerous projects; in film, theater, recording, and here again in live musical performance. Bruce and Lin unveiled their latest endeavor as a series of piano and cello recitals the duo called Not a Sonata. Created as real-time spontaneous compositions the Not a Sonata draws upon Bruce and Lin’s own individual wealth of creative ideas as well as an enduring musical fellowship.
This event marked the duo's third concert at KinoSaito.
Not a Sonata #4
24 Mar. 2024 | 3pm
Pianist Bruce Odland and cellist Lin Esser returned to KinoSaito as part of their continuing Not a Sonata performance series.
Enjoying a long standing collaboration since 1977, artists and multi-instrumentalists Lin Esser and Bruce Odland share an impressive collection of creative experiences. At present they continue to work together on numerous projects; in film, theater, recording, and here again in a live musical performance. Bruce and Lin unveil their latest endeavor as a series of piano and cello recitals the duo call Not a Sonata. Created as real-time spontaneous compositions, the Not a Sonata draws upon Bruce and Lin's own individual wealth of creative ideas as well as an enduring musical fellowship.
Not a Sonata #5
Bruce Odland | Piano
Lin Esser | Cello
Rinde Eckert | Voice and Multi Instrumentalist
22 Sept. 2024 | 3pm
Pianist Bruce Odland and cellist Lin Esser returned to KinoSaito as part of their continuing Not a Sonata performance series, with collaborator Rinde Eckert.
Rinde Eckert is a composer, singer, actor and instrumentalist. His career has spanned many different genres from classical music (he has appeared as principal soloist with the New York Philharmonic, and BBC Philharmonic) to performance art, jazz, folk, progressive rock, and theater (his play Orpheus X was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize). He is a Guggenheim fellow in composition, and a recipient of the Doris Duke Performing Artist Award (2012).